Peter Braaf
(19**-) Actor, director and playwright. Brother of Vivian Braaf, he studied at the University of the Western Cape, where he became involved in amateur theatre in 1973, as a member of DRAMSOC. Later one of the founder members of the Cape Flats Players and from 1978-19* leader of the society. As an actor most often played the lead in their plays, as well as some professional work with members of the company. Also in Halfmansput for television****. Directed many plays for the company. Wrote Asseblief Meisies ("Please Missus" - performed at the Kellerprinz-Drama Festival in 1982 by the Cape Flats Players, winning a grant from the Department of Coloured Affairs for it). Created Senzinina Senzeninawith the Cape Flats Players (19*) and compiler and performer (with his wife) of What about de lô? ( a programme of poetry and songs based on the works of Adam Small). In 2001 he became a lecturer in drama at the *** College, Kimberley
Sources
Smith, 1990, January, 1997
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